Columbus Short Biography

Columbus Short is a popular American actor and choreographer. He choreographed Britney Spears’s Onyx Hotel Tour and also worked with Brian Friedman (of So You Think You Can Dance fame).

He is well known for his roles in the films Cadillac Records, The Losers, Armored, and Stomp the Yard. He formerly starred as a series recurring in the ABC drama Scandal, as Harrison Wright. It was reported that Short would leave Scandal after three seasons with the show.

10 Quick Facts About Columbus Short

1. Name: Columbus Short
2. Age: 40 Years (2022)
3. Birthday: 19 September
4. Zodiac Sign: Virgo
5. Height: 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m)
6. Nationality: American
7. Occupation: Actor, Choreographer
8. Marital Status: Married
9. Salary: To be updated
10. Net worth: $2 million

Columbus Short Age

Short is 40 years old as of 2022, he was born on 19 September 1982, in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. He celebrates his birthday on 19 September every year, and his birth sign is Virgo.

Columbus Short Height and Weight

Short stands at a height of 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m) tall and he weighs 68 kg (150 lbs).

Columbus Short Education

Short attended Marcos De Niza High School in Tempe, Arizona, and also El Segundo High School and the Orange County School of the Arts, prior to leaving to join the off-Broadway tour of Stomp.

Columbus Short Family

Short was born and raised by his father, Columbus Keith Short, and his mother, Janette. His mother has a talent management company. He spent his childhood alongside his brothers John Rancipher and Chris Staples.

Columbus Short Wife

Short is married to his lovely wife, Aida Abramayan. In 2016, he announced his engagement to Aida Abramayan, who had formerly served as his publicist. They did their wedding in the same year of engagement. The couple has a son named Denzel Short who was born in early 2017.

Short was first married to Brandi Short, but they divorced in 2003. They have a son together. He was also formerly married to Tanee McCall a dancer in 2005. In September 2013, McCall filed for divorce and again filed for divorce in April 2014. They have one daughter, Ayala Short, together.

Columbus Short Net Worth

Short has an estimated net worth of around $2 million dollars as of 2022. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as an Actor and Choreographer. Through his various sources of income, Columbus has accumulated good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Columbus Short Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Columbus Short.

Columbus Short Wiki

• Full Names: Columbus Keith Short Jr.
• Popular As: Columbus Short
• Gender: Male
• Occupation / Profession: Actor, Choreographer
• Nationality: American
• Race / Ethnicity: Black
• Religion: Not Known
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

Columbus Short Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 40 Years (2022)
• Zodiac Sign: Virgo
• Date of Birth: 19 September 1982
• Place of Birth: Kansas City, Missouri, United States
• Birthday: 19 September

Columbus Short Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: To be updated
• Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m)
• Weight: 68 kg (150 lbs)
• Eye Color: Dark Brown
• Hair Color: Black
• Shoe Size: To be updated

Columbus Short Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Columbus Keith Short
• Mother: Janette
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): John Rancipher, Chris Staples
• Marital Status: Married
• Wife/Spouse: Aida Abramayan
• Dating / Girlfriend: Not Applicable
• Children: Sons (Two) Daughter(s) (Ayala Short)

Columbus Short Net Worth and Salary

• Net Worth: $2 million
• Salary: To be updated
• Source of Income: Actor, Choreographer

Columbus Short Career

Short began his acting career as a dancer in You Got Served and he later appeared in Accepted, starring Justin Long. He then took lead roles in the direct-to-DVD movie Save the Last Dance 2 along with Izabella Miko and Stomp the Yard. He has also appeared twice in the Disney Channel Original Series That’s So Raven playing Trey, a member of the fictional boy band “Boyz n’ Motion”. Other TV appearances include ER and Judging Amy.

In 2006, he appeared as novice show-writer Darius Hawthorne in NBC’s Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. He was one of the presenters at the 2007 NAACP Image Awards. In 2007, Short appeared in the film This Christmas also starring Chris Brown and Lauren London.

In 2008, he appeared in the movie Quarantine, co-starring Jay Hernandez and Jennifer Carpenter. He played the part of musician Little Walter in Cadillac Records, with Jeffrey Wright, Beyoncé Knowles, and Oscar-winner Adrien Brody. In 2010, he portrayed “Pooch” in the film The Losers, based on the graphic novel, co-starring Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Chris Evans, and Zoe Saldana, and directed by Sylvain White (Stomp The Yard).

Columbus Short Scandal

Short begged guilty to misdemeanor domestic violence and performed 30 hours of community service in 2014, as part of a no-jail plea agreement. He likewise evaded jail by pleading no contest to a felony assault charge after throwing “a running punch” at his in-law during a family gathering at a bar.

Short said he was being ridiculed and acted in self-defense, and his opponent revealed he had removed his jersey and was organized to fight Short before the punch caused trauma and a fractured eye socket. During an interview with Access Hollywood Live, Short stated that substance abuse, both alcoholism, and cocaine use due to the stress of family issues and personal loss, led to his departure from Scandal.

Columbus Short Movies and TV shows

• Stomp the Yard 2007
• Stomp the Yard: Homecoming 2010
• True to the Game 2017
• The Losers 2010
• Cadillac Records 2008

• True to the Game 3 2021
• Save the Last Dance 2 2006
• Armored 2009
• True to the Game 2: Gena’s Story 2020
• You Got Served 2004

• This Christmas 2007
• Scandal 2012 – 2018
• Quarantine 2008
• Accepted 2006
• Whiteout 2009

• Mr. Right 2015
• Death at a Funeral 2010
• The Girl Is in Trouble 2015
• Dear Frank
• American Violence 2017

• Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story
• Atone
• Lucky Girl 2015
• California Love
• Definitely Divorcing

• Armed 2018
• The End Again 2014
• Influence 2020
• Scott Free
• That’s So Raven 2003 – 2007

• Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip 2006 – 2007
• Judging Amy 1999 – 2005
• War of the Worlds 2005
• A Garota em Apuros
• Divoký Stomp 2: Nová generate

• If
• Tanec ulice 2
• Belina
• Rocko Presents Food
• Fear Files

• Gamechangers Ep. 2: Fear the NFL Draft 2010
• Sisters
• Life Without Hope 2
• Strange Fruit
• Hot Stepper

• For NYC
• The Trunk
• Transport
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Columbus Short Awards

• Black Reel Awards
• 2008, Best Ensemble: Cadillac Records (Winner)
  2008, Best Breakthrough Performance: Cadillac Records (Nominated)
  Image Awards
• 2009, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture: Cadillac Records (Winner)
  2008, Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture: Stomp the Yard (Nominated)
  MTV Movie Awards
• 2007, Breakthrough Performance: Stomp the Yard (Nominated)
  2007, Best Kiss: Stomp the Yard w/ Meagan Good (Nominated)
  Teen Choice Awards
• 2007, Best Dance: Stomp the Yard (Nominated)

Frequently Asked Questions About Columbus Short

Columbus Short is a popular American actor and choreographer. He choreographed Britney Spears’s Onyx Hotel Tour and also worked with Brian Friedman (of So You Think You Can Dance fame).

Short is 40 years old as of 2022, he was born on 19 September 1982, in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. 

Short stands at a height of 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m).

Yes, Short is married to his lovely wife, Aida Abramayan. In 2016, he announced his engagement to Aida Abramayan, who had formerly served as his publicist. They did their wedding in the same year of engagement.

Short has an approximate net worth of $2 million. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the entertainment industry.

Details about Short’s salary are not yet disclosed. However, information about how much he makes will be updated as soon as it is available.

Price is a resident of Los Angeles, Missouri, USA, we shall upload pictures of his house as soon as we have them.

Short is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

Price is still an active participant in the creative entertainment industry, he was a cast member of True to the Game 3. Watch the trailer below.

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